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The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1920-03-04

The Amherst news-times. (Amherst, Ohio), 1920-03-04

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AMHERST NEWS-TIMES
VOL. 1, NO. to.
SUBSCRIPTION. 91.00 PER YEAR
AMHERST, OHIO, THURS DAY, MARCH 4, 1920
-SANDSTONE CENTER OP THI WORLeT*
urn) CO. OFFICIALS
MAKE COMPLAINT
OANNOT OBT HELP— PAYINO THB
WAGES—CANT 8EE WHY QIRL8
WONT WORK.
The local manager of The H. A.
Lattln Co., cloak manufacturers, In
an Interview with the writer complains ot the support the people of
Amherst are giving their factory In
the way of help. The present force
la about 17 gtrla and It la claimed
that they could use just double this
number.
They are at a loss to understand
why girls will seek work In Blyrla
and Lorain at trom $12 to $14 per
week and pay car fare when they can
make more money ln the local factory.
The wages they are paying are comparatively high. They are starting
■ the girls at 23c an hour until they
are able'to earn more. The company
will raise the wages of the girls without their asking for a raise. They
know what each girl Is worth by the
work ahe turns out. In almost every Instance the girls have received
a raise the second week they have
worked at the factory and some of
the girls who hare learned t<- do the
work the company requires of them
and do It rapidly are getting as high
aa 3$ cents an hour. One girl In particular by working some overtime
drew a check for $42 for two week's
work.
The local manager says that a better grade of work Is done here than
In their Cleveland factory. The glrlB
are more particular. They do not get
the speed, however, ln doing their
work that some of the workers do ln
the city.
Mr. Lattln has expressed a willingness to ship out fifty machines to tbe
Amherst factory if he can get the
help to run them.
If the company cannot grt more
help they cannot afford to keep the
local factory running and will have
to quit* The amount of work being
turned out now does not warrant keeping a high salaried foreman here who
knows the business and who ls here
to teach the local girls the business
of making coats. Tbe Amherst Improvement company has gone to tbe
expense of supplying a building and
- (rfparlag inducements to the company
■ to locate hem with toetr factory had
a^the Lattln company' holds them re-
epohatble, largely, for the fact that
they cannot get the girls ot Amherst
to work tor
H. 8. QIRL8 TO PLAY CA8TALIA
The high school girls' team will
meet the Castalla five at Castalla on
Friday night. Castalla Is a little west
of Sandusky. It Is not heard of much
around these parts of the country but
Miss Lydia Heller, an Amherst girl
ls teaching there and she tells us
that they have a fine team. It's up
to tbe Amherst girls to show them,
however. The trip will be made In
machines.
OFFICER PRAISES
HOSPITAL WORK
25 CA8E8 HANDLED AT LOCAL
INSTITUTION—ONLY ONE
REMAINS.
"WOMAN" le coming to town.
BERT SHOTTON
LEAVES FOR CAMP
TO BE BIO HELP TO CARDINALS
THI8 SEASON—SOME
PENNANT HOPES, mwmw
Health Officer W- H. Turner praises
the work of Miss Leonard, matron ot
the local hospital and her assistants
for their fine work during the Influenza epidemic.
At the local hospital 25 severe cases
of Influenza were handled. The rooms
were full all the time and on several
occasions extra beds had to be obtained for the patients who found It
necessary to enter thiv Institution.
During this epidemic none of the cases
have been fatal and oil the patients
declare that they have received excellent care from the force. One case
now remains at the hospital.
Epidemic About Over.
Dr. Turners stated that he thinks the
influenza epidemic in Amherst Is
about over and all cases of the disease will soon disappear. The health
officer should be complimented on the
way he bundled the epidemic. It was
not allowed to spread and in this vicinity did not reach a dangerous stage.
The influenza this year was ln a
lighter form than that of a year ago.
Some say that many cases were no
more than a hard cold, while others
declare that they had the genuine
influenza.
Many people are wondering if the
malady will return every year. The
larger cities were hit harder in this
year's epidemic than the smaller ones
It seems.
The weather this winter proved
that damp, rainy season does not
aid the influenza epidemic. This
year haa been cold and not favorable
for contagious diseases, b/>wever, Amherst has had Ita share of them for
the -winter.
The Influenza is a disease whlcb
does not bother us In the summer, a
fact that many people are thankful
for. Almost everyone who has been
able to keep from catching the disease has some suggestion to offer to
that effect. However, the best way
to prevent such disease as told by experts Is to get plenty of fresh air,
not to overwork yourself, 'and keep
away from homes wher the disease
is known to be.
Dr. Turner also wants to* compliment the people of Amherst in their
co-operaUon in helping him to stamp
out the disease.
DAVEY TAKES STAND
ON BONUS^ QUESTION
REPRESENTATIVE THINKS SOLDIERS ENTITLED TO EXTRA
COMPENSATION.
Bert Shotton, the only local man
who ls seen in the big league lineups
left for St. Louis last Thursday where
ha Joined the St. Louis Cardinals,
from there the team left for Dallas,
Tezaa where it will Indulge ln two
exhibition games and from Dallas will
go to Brownsville, Texas where the
•Cardinals have established its spring
training camp.
Bert will act in the capacity of assistant manager of tbe team this season. Branch Rickey, manager looks
to Shotton aa his right hand man and
chief adviser. Shotton manages all
Sunday games.
Although Bert's knee went bad ln
the middle of last season, there Is
hope that be will gain his usual form
nnd occupy a regular place in left
• field ln the lineup of the Cardinals.
Up to the time he was hurt last season he was hitting around 300 and
among the leading slugers ot the National league. As a fielder he could
not be excelled. Only a few errors
were made by him in tbe time he
played.
' The Cardinals were tall enders last
year but hope to finish' in the first
berth this year. Several new players
have been added to the lineup of the
team and It is hoped that they will
strengthen it considerable.
Shotton haa been ln baseball for
many years. He understands the
game as well aa any ot the old veterans ln both leagues. His flrst big
league career started with the St.
Louis Americana. Here he was one
ol the beat left fielders ever owned
by the team. One year he waa hurt
ead waa sold to the Washington club.
Here he also played an excellent game
to hla usual poaitlon. He was sold
again to St. Louis Nationals and haa
been with thla team ever since.
Branch Rickey, now manager of the,
Cardinals waa former manager of the
Browns when Bert waa with that team.
Hi took a liking to Shotton and has
always considered him a first class
bell player and one of the beet men
en hla team.
Tke sport fans of Amherst wish
•hotton success tn hla 1820 aaason.
STARK OFFERS SERVICES
FOR LEGION BENEFIT
WORLD'S CHAMPION BAG PUNCHER CAN BE OBTAINED BY
NEWS-TIMES.
REVENUE MAN HERE MONDAY.
A deputy Revenue man will be here
Monday, March S to assist the people
of this town In making out their income tax reports. His hours will be
from 9 a. m. to • p. in. His headquarters will be at the office ot J. J.
Smythe.
Henry Stark, world champion bag
puncher can be obtained for an American Legion Benefit by the News-
Times. Mr. Stark says he will donate
his services and all proceeds outside
of current expenses will be turned
over to the local post ot the American Legion.
Mr. Stark married an Amherst girl,
Miss Wanda Miller, a sister of Christ
Miller of this city and Mr. and Mrs,.
Stark are visiting here at the present
time.
During the war, Stark donated his
services in 17 different cantonments
as physical director. He won much
admiration among the soldiers by so
doing.
Stark won the American championship ln his sport at New York city in
1898. He won the world's championship at London, England also in 1898
and has held the title ever since. He
wus formerly a physical director ln
the Honolulu Athlotlc club.
It ls hoped that the local post will
take the chance which would probably net them a nice sum,
Mr. Stark is making this offer to
us for their benefit because he feels
that Amherst is worthy. He feels that
this is his home town ln a sense.
Ordinarily he gets $50 dollars for
an exhibition such as he puts on showing 38 movements ln punching the
bag and he offers a $1000 purse to
the one who can do all 38 stunts us
he directs.
Representative Davey. of Ohio 14th
District, In the following statement,
took a Arm stand ln behalf of the soldiers' bonus legislation:
Congress should promptly provide
extra compensation for those who
served In the armed forces of the
United States In the world war.
Simple Justice demands It. Fair
play calls for It. The war record of
the country Justifies It! The self-
interest of the nation warrants tt.
From the standpoint of Justice, It
is obvious that the men who gave
(he most and risked the most should
not be penalized ln the matter of compensation. Why should four million
men be taken away from the plenty
and prosperity that abounded everywhere, be sent away to save the nation, give the maximum service and
accept the supreme risk of war and
then be given little more than a bare
uxistence? Where Is the Justice In
giving these protectors only a fraction
as much as the poorest paid worker
at home?
Consider the question of fair play.
All government civilian workers received bonuses. Justified no duobt,
but bonuses Just the same. This Included all the thousands of war workers who flocked to Washington In response to the government's call. Railroad workers received not only large
Increases In pay, but many hundreds
of millions ln back pay, all of which
seemed to be warranted by the rising
tide of costs. Munition workers, business men and farmers all profited by
the war, and there are no fair men
who would have it otherwise. Why,
then, should this great, wealthy nation be penurious toward its most vital patriots and heap on them only
empty words of praise?
Next consider the war record itself.
Was It not the greatest achievement
in history? Should we forget so soon
and reward so poorly those who wrote
the name and fame of American so
high? Really It seems but a pathetic
and unworthy spectacle if we fail to
give them simple Justice. Any fair
and appreciative business concern in
the tstfio ot so wornderrol a record and
so generous an attitude toward Its
other necessary workers would certainly not penalize those who gave
the most and risked the most, for its
safety and well-being.
Now as to the self-Interest of the
nation. These ex-service men represent a cross-section of the whole people. They are a large part of our finest manhood. They represent the
greatest and most cohesive force for
the security and perpetuity of our
great republic. They certainly are
the most powerful bulwark against
the avowed enemies of this country
and against the dangerous poison that
is being zealously spread abroad. Is
it fair or sensible to leave these noble
patriots with nothing to start the battle of life while most of the rest ot
us prospered by the war and have every material advantage over those
who fought for us? It is ridiculous
to follow a policy of contemtlble ingratitude toward the nation's best.
Of course a bonus will cost s. lot
of money. Of course it will have to
be paid in taxes. But would any man
deny the Justice and fair play because
it will cost some money out ot the
abundance of the national wealth? We
discharge this obvious debt and do It
with the utmost willingness and
promptness.
The most'distressing feature ot tbe
whole bonus situation is the apparent
effort of the czars ln Congress to delay action month after month. It
looks us though they were endeavoring to kill It. But this situation, I
believe, cunnot lust much longer. There
Is a strong and increasing Insurgent
element in the House that is determined to get action. I am confident
that this element will force action If
It does not come otherwise. In fact,
it appears that this Insistent demand
is already bearing fruit which gives
promise of definite results before long.
There is now hope that the greatest
nation ou earth, the wealthiest people ln the world, the most wonderful
government that ever sprang from the
brain oi' man will pay Its manifest
debt In substantial form to those who
preserved and augmented our greatness, protected and made secure our
wealth and defended and pereptuated
our government.
LEGION PLANS FOR
ANOTHER DANCE
MEETING HELD TUESDAY EVENING—COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
The local post Ot American Legion
held an Important meeting at Its club-
rooms Tuesday evening. At this meeting the regular business of the organization was taken care of. Henry
Hammlll will now met as head of the
membership committee because of the
resignation of Dr. Miller, who recently
left town.
Plan for Big Danoe.
The Legion is already making plans
for another big dance to be given at
Redington hull April It. Committees
were appointed at the Tuesday meeting. The chairmen ot committees are
as follows: '
Advertising—C. B. Avery.
Refreshment—Henry Hammlll.
Ball—Frank Smith.
Ticket—Edward Moeblus.
The committees will get together
soon and final preparations will be
made. The famous Rosenthal's orchestra of Cleveland which furnished
the greut music at tho last Legftin
dance will ngohi make Its appearance
at Redington hall. The orchestra
alone will draw a big crowd. One is
safe in saying that It wus the best
orchestra that ever played in this
town.
The members of the Legion say
that the dance (lends of Amherst can
rest assured that the coming affair
will be as successful ea the last one.
It is not goihg to be the plan to make
It so elaborate, but It will be a great
dance Just the same.
The Legion is also laying plans for
a Minstrel show whtah will be given
here ln the near future.
The members ot tela Legion memorial committee wiU meet with the
members of the town memorial committee'and act with fnSn.
The Legion is the flrst organization
in town that has done anything about
a soldier memorial. They have several hundred dollars already raised
but want the help of the rest of the
town to put the thing across. It is
the wish of the Legion to build some
sort of memorial where the soldiers
may have club rooms. They are much
enthused about the matter and trust
that the rest of the town will work as
hard as they are willing to, for the
success of the project.
AMHERST TEAMS SPLIT
WITH CLARK MUNYS
LITTLE DECIDES WHERE
HE WILL LOCATE
GIRLS
LOSE 34-4 TO CHAMPS,
WHILE BOYS WIN
4844.
The Amherst Furniture basketball
lives split even with Ihe Clark Muny
basketball teams at the local gym last
Friday night, tbe girls losing 34 to 4
and the boys winning 48 to 34.
The Amherst girls played their best
game of the season, but the splendid
teamwork and shooting ability of the
Clarks was too much for them. The
visiting girls are now contenders for
the World's championship and only
have the^Wlllard Independents to play
to claim the title.
Although Ihe Furnitures were outclassed they played a fast game and
should be given much credit for holding u teum such us the Clarks to the
low score of 34. The local girls, although they did not hope to win, with
the record of the Clarks, did not quit
fighting for their existence until the
last and gave the Clevelanders a run
for every point they made. '
Boys' Game a Close One.
The boys' game was different trom
the standpoint of the Furnitures. It
was far from a walk-away, but was u
good, close game, one of the best that
ever has been played ln the local
gym.
It could be easily seen that the
Cleveland team hated to lose to a
team from a town the size of Amherst
and when they arrived at the gym
they had every hope of winning. But
at that time they did not know the
ability of the Amherst players. They
have no alibi to offer. It was played
on a real floor and the refereelng was
good. Amherst outplayed them. Thut
is all thnt eun be suid on their part.
The game was fast and a lot of unintentional rough playing was evident.
The Amherst players wished to show
that their team was the best and could
keep tbe score In Its favor at the finish.
The scores ran close together all
the time until the last quarter when
the Amherst players, especially Mitchell and Bruce began to pile up the
points and the Amherst guards were
able to keep the Clevelanders from
shooting.
It ls the case most every time with
tbe Furniture team that is plays better in the last half. Sometimes the
other team's score is even larger than
theirs. They then grit their teeth
and determine to win, which they most
always do.
"WOMAN" Is coming to town.
LORAIN COUNTY PROPERTY
GIVEN VALUATION
For the first time in the history of
Lorain County, an appraisement has
been made of the property owned by
the county, and a valuation put upon
it.
Tbls work has been compiled by
Clerk Frank Blienberger, with the assistance of the heads of vorlous departments and is complete in every
detail.
The various buildings and land
owned by the county la valued at
$717,10C; seven automobiles belonging to various departments at $12,680;
road patrol equipment and furniture,
$R2,023, a total of $787,943.
The Inventory places the value of
the court house and land at $400,000;
the county Jail $70,000; the Oberlin
Children's Home, $62,000; and the
County Home $185,000. The smallest
item on land is a valuation ot $100
placed on an acre of ground at the
Duck Pond south of the city. The Inventory goes into details and men-
Lions chisels, screw drivers, and other
tool j belonging to the county, and is
>f •ireat vulue in case of a lire.
Mr. and Mrs. John Shotton of
Brownhelm spent Friday at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gillette of Main
street.
R. A. Little, former manager of The
Amherst News Company arrived in
Amherst this (Thursday) evening after having completed a trip to Michigan^ He has decided to locate his
ofllce in Lansing and make that the
hmdquarters of his publication.
He Is now editor and manuger of
the Hean Dug. a trnde maguzine published In the interest of lieun rafters,
and distributers.
FATHER AND SON BANQUET WELL ATTENDED
OVER 100 FATHERS AND SONS
ENJOY WEDNE8DAY EVENING
TOGETHER.
Tho Father and Hon Banquet held
at St. I'eter's Kvnngclicul church Wednesday evening was well attended.
Neurly III fathers und sons of Amherst gathered around the tables and
enjoyed un evening together.
The dinner wus well served by the
Indies of St. I'eter's church. It wus
consumed und nil the sons If not their
fathers were able to leave their plutes
empty when they hud finished the
meal.
After the banquet, a program wus
given. F. It. Powers acted as toast-
master. The first speaker called on
was Kenneth Oiuld who welcomed the
fathers. Earl McMasters, president
of the Hi-Y. there told uhout the work
of that organization. Kev. Kgli was
called upon <*and he welcomed the
fathers and sons to the church of
which he Is pustor. The boys orchestra furnisheel music throughout the
evening. Clifford Tolhurst. putrol
leader, told about the work of the
Boy Scouts.
The orchestra consists of five pieces,
Piano, pluyed by Karl McMusters.
violins by William lloelniiinn ami Maurice Slrohmeler. cornet by Philip
Monger und drums by Jeff Iluus. The
music attracted u great deal of attention nnd the boys were highly
complimented.
Itev. Grant, pastor of the 1st Congregational church of Klyria was the
out of town speaker. In his introduction he hud mnny humorous stories
which roused the audience to high
spirits. His speech was on the relation of fathers to sons and sons to
fathers and was thoroughly enjoyed.
The second annual father and son
banquet has been put across with
good results. From now on it will be
an annual affair without n doubt.
This year the .selling of tickets was
in the hands of the Hi-Y club which
did its utmost und was responsible
for the large crowd present at the
banquet.
GAS SHORTAGE
REVEALED A REALITY
L. B. DENNING OF GAS CO. TESTIFIES BEFORE UTILITIES
COMMISSION.
That gas shortage Is not a myth,
but a reality and that the condition
is rendered doubly acute because of
the shortage nml high price of other
fuel, including coal, was the testimony of I. II. in*iiiilng, Pittsburgh.
secretary of The Ohio Fuel Supply
compuny before the state utilities ln
the matter of the purchase by his
company of the Logan Natural Oas
nnd Fuel company's interests in Logan.
The testimony of Mr. Denning was
startling in thst it revealed that Columbus, during Nov and Dec, 1919 and
Jan, 11*20. received almost the volume per consumer that any other
community In Ohio reoelved and
brought out clearly that the program
of gus conservation Is necessary.
Mr. Denning called attention to the
fact thut when communities receiving half the supply per consumer finds
Its supply adequate, there must be
something wrong with the distribution in Columbus und suggested that
guruges. office buildings, dance halls
nnd lnrge residences might be responsible for the shortuge to the purely
domestic consumer.
The Log,in Natural Uas company
has strictly adhered to the order of
the commission regulating industrial
gus during the period of gas shortage
and announces that its books are open
for inspection to prove the assertion.
Its present program, as announced.
Is to further reduce the use of gas to
large consumers by placing the burden
of the cost upon those who use more
thun the ordinary domestic consumer.
K. 0. Krick. vice president of the
Logan, under outh, told the commission thut the pressure over the Logan
system has been uniform, despite the
rates puid und explained that the
most serious shortage- occurs in municipalities furthest away from the
supply.
Dr. und Mrs. W. H. Turner went
from Klyria to Toledo on the train
with their son Claire, his wife and
two children. Barbara and Richard
Hobert who are enroute to California.
Mr. Turner will be manager of the
new Pacific const plnnt of the Oood-
year Tire and Rubber Co.
James R. Nlcholl of Main street
spent lust Friday in Cleveland.
Miss Margaret Rice ot Huron spent
the week end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Oeorge Rice of Kendeigh
Corners. >
Miss Olive Bright, former matron
of the local hospital and Miss Stroh
meler also former nurse In the same
institution called on Amherst friends
last Friday.
Rimer Wagner of Vermilion was n
Sunduy guest at the home of Mr. und
Mrs. Adam Weiss and family on Park
avenue.
HIGH SCHOOL LOSES
TWO CLOSE GAMES
R. I. PETTY
OF NEWS CO.
HOPES TO GIVE AMHER8T BEST
POSSIBLE SERVICE IN HI8
WORK HERE.
Robert Hearn of Oberlln College
spent the week end at the of home
of Charles Hearn and family of Washington street.
SPRING
SIGHT;
SNOW MELTS
GIRL8 GAME CL08E—BOY8 PLAY
POOR GAME IN FIR8T
HALF
WANTED—Clean Rags. Good prleee
—'-" ' Amherst News Co.
M. E. LADIES' AID.
The ladles' aid society of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon at the church parlors. The afternoon was spent socially, sewing
taking the greater part of the time.
Refreshments were served at toe oloae
of tha meeting.
"WOMAN" Is coming to town.
E..A. Little left Monday for Detroit,
Mich. From there be will visit several
cities of Michigan trying to find suitable location for his headquarters.
Misses Oressa Miller and Louise
Brill ot Cleveland spent the week end
here with their parents.
Dr. W. H. Turner accompanied Dr.
Faragher to the Northwestern convention ot Veterinary doceora held at
Toledo this Week.
"WOMAN" la coming ta town.
OTHER SALES STATIONS
FOR W. S. MAY OPEN
RULING MADE BY TREASURY DEPARTMENT TO ALLOW OTHER
8TATION8.
EVERYONE GAY A8 ROBINS APPEAR FARMER8 PLAN FOR
SPRING.
Through a new ruling Just Issued by
the Treasury department, sales stations other than banks and postoffices
tor the sale of War Savings stamps
may be established in Ohio. In order
to forstall the efforts of scalpers special sales ugencles will be given proper credentials by the treasury department. Such Identification cards
may be obtained by persons, firms,
associations and corporations establishing sales stations upon application
to the nearest postmaster.
Success of the 1920 Savings Stamp
campaign In Ohio was early indicated
By the sale during January of nearly
$2,000,000 worth ot government securities. The sale of Treasury Savings certificates of the $100 denomination alone amounted to more than
ll.OSO.000.
Spring Is on its way or at least everyone thinks it is. The snow on the
streets and sidewalks has commenced
to melt and muny other signs make
the weuther forcuster believe that Old
King Winter hus resigned and abdicated as ull good kings should. However, one cannot depend on any weather forecasts this year. Many times
people have been mistaken.
Residents say that they have seen
robins ln the trees of their yards.
The winter this year has been a
long and steady one. Snow was on
the ground from the 16th of December and hus not yet disappeared entirely. No warm spells were enjoyed
within that period. There was ojie
heuvy snow storm the first of January.
Because of this storm trafflce was
generally tied up. The roads were
impassable but the trains and inter
urbans managed to run quite regularly. Business wus slack in all ot the
local stores during that time.
Many People In Town.
Now that the roads are getting passable the farmers are coming to town.
The streets are crowded nearly every
afternoon with buggies and automobiles belonging to the agriculturalists.
There is not much danger ot flood
or other damages from the melting
ot slow. It has melted gradually.
Real spring weather will probably
not be enjoyed until the flrst of April,
but everyone hopes to get a touch of
tt during March.
The Amherst high school basketball lives lost to Wellington at Wellington last Friday night, the girls
losing 9 to 8 und the boys 21 to 17.
The girls gume was clohe. Amherst
was ahead all through until the last
minute when u streak of luck struck
one of the Wellington forwards und
she managed to toss the sphere into
the busket which put Wellington into
the leud. There can be uo criticising
of the girls' playing. They played
the game hard and lost. They were
unlucky ut shooting field goals und
II was a rare occasion when one of
the Amherst forwards did drop the
bull In for two points.
Too Bad to Lose Boys.
The boys lost a hurd luck gume.
There is nothing to be suid ubout the
gume in the flrst hull'. Wellington
completely outpluyed Amherst. The
Amherst players acted us if they were
asleep. The Wellington live was full
of confidence ut the end of the flrst
period und had the ideu thut they
were going to wulk awuy with us by
u much larger score ut the finish. Hut
then the Amherst pluyers commences
to play basketball. The teum got up
Its nerve and only allowed the Wellington team to muke six points in
that half. But In the meantime- Amherst kept adding to its score, making
14 points In thut hull. The Wellington
team in the lust few minutes wus beginning to worry and thought it was
going against them but the time did-
not last long enough uud Amherst
had to go off' the floor u defeuted
team. It is no disgrace, however.
Hearn mude IS of the 17 points for
Amherst. His luck was poor in the
flrst half but he found himself the
second and wus the worry of Wellington. He also kept his opponent, He
Vler from making a busket.
Solida was the "big gun" of the
opponents. Amherst guards found it
hard to stop him from scoring In the
R. L. Petty or Klyria became manuger of the Amherst News company
Monday succeeding K. A. Little, who
recently resigned to accept a position
ln Michigan.
Mr. Petty has found favorable conditions ln his short time here and is
sure that he will like the town and
the people living here. He is making
every effort at present to get acquainted with the business men of the town
unci hopes ln a short time to know almost everyone living here.
To Give People His Best
Mr. Petty comes to Amherst with
u wide experience in tbe printing business. Hus worked in many different
shops throughout the entire country.
Hefore accepting his present position
he was foremun of the Century Printing compuny of Klyris where he was
well liked und won the praise of nianv
people of Klyriu.
While in Amherst Mr. Petty wishes
lo give the people here his best. He
wants to make the News company as
successful us it hus been in the past
six months und if possible even more.
He expects to And many difficulties at
first but is sure he will ovecome these
in a short time.
Likes Town.
Mr. Petty suys thut he likes the
town und ls sure thut he will like
equally as well the people dwelling
here. He hopes to meet ull of them
in due time.
With a man such as Mr. Petty at
tbe heud of the only newspaper and
jnli oitie-e in Amherst, he realizes his
responsibility aud he will make a great
effort to carry out the program outlined by the former editor, Mr. Little
und in;.k«- the business grow and prosper uud lu turn help tbe town In every possible wuy.
Mr. Petty expects to move here
from Klyritt about April 1st.
flrst half, but ufter the intermission
when Couch Powers had talked to tha
team together, he made few points.
The Wellington team got what they
wishes!—victory. Amherst cVefeuted
both their teams here December 27
and there was a great deal of rivalry
between the two schools as to this
gume. It was the wish of the Amherst
teum to defeat them this time but
hopes were shot and we were compelled to taste defeat.
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AMHERST NEWS-TIMES
VOL. 1, NO. to.
SUBSCRIPTION. 91.00 PER YEAR
AMHERST, OHIO, THURS DAY, MARCH 4, 1920
-SANDSTONE CENTER OP THI WORLeT*
urn) CO. OFFICIALS
MAKE COMPLAINT
OANNOT OBT HELP— PAYINO THB
WAGES—CANT 8EE WHY QIRL8
WONT WORK.
The local manager of The H. A.
Lattln Co., cloak manufacturers, In
an Interview with the writer complains ot the support the people of
Amherst are giving their factory In
the way of help. The present force
la about 17 gtrla and It la claimed
that they could use just double this
number.
They are at a loss to understand
why girls will seek work In Blyrla
and Lorain at trom $12 to $14 per
week and pay car fare when they can
make more money ln the local factory.
The wages they are paying are comparatively high. They are starting
■ the girls at 23c an hour until they
are able'to earn more. The company
will raise the wages of the girls without their asking for a raise. They
know what each girl Is worth by the
work ahe turns out. In almost every Instance the girls have received
a raise the second week they have
worked at the factory and some of
the girls who hare learned twever, Amherst has had Ita share of them for
the -winter.
The Influenza is a disease whlcb
does not bother us In the summer, a
fact that many people are thankful
for. Almost everyone who has been
able to keep from catching the disease has some suggestion to offer to
that effect. However, the best way
to prevent such disease as told by experts Is to get plenty of fresh air,
not to overwork yourself, 'and keep
away from homes wher the disease
is known to be.
Dr. Turner also wants to* compliment the people of Amherst in their
co-operaUon in helping him to stamp
out the disease.
DAVEY TAKES STAND
ON BONUS^ QUESTION
REPRESENTATIVE THINKS SOLDIERS ENTITLED TO EXTRA
COMPENSATION.
Bert Shotton, the only local man
who ls seen in the big league lineups
left for St. Louis last Thursday where
ha Joined the St. Louis Cardinals,
from there the team left for Dallas,
Tezaa where it will Indulge ln two
exhibition games and from Dallas will
go to Brownsville, Texas where the
•Cardinals have established its spring
training camp.
Bert will act in the capacity of assistant manager of tbe team this season. Branch Rickey, manager looks
to Shotton aa his right hand man and
chief adviser. Shotton manages all
Sunday games.
Although Bert's knee went bad ln
the middle of last season, there Is
hope that be will gain his usual form
nnd occupy a regular place in left
• field ln the lineup of the Cardinals.
Up to the time he was hurt last season he was hitting around 300 and
among the leading slugers ot the National league. As a fielder he could
not be excelled. Only a few errors
were made by him in tbe time he
played.
' The Cardinals were tall enders last
year but hope to finish' in the first
berth this year. Several new players
have been added to the lineup of the
team and It is hoped that they will
strengthen it considerable.
Shotton haa been ln baseball for
many years. He understands the
game as well aa any ot the old veterans ln both leagues. His flrst big
league career started with the St.
Louis Americana. Here he was one
ol the beat left fielders ever owned
by the team. One year he waa hurt
ead waa sold to the Washington club.
Here he also played an excellent game
to hla usual poaitlon. He was sold
again to St. Louis Nationals and haa
been with thla team ever since.
Branch Rickey, now manager of the,
Cardinals waa former manager of the
Browns when Bert waa with that team.
Hi took a liking to Shotton and has
always considered him a first class
bell player and one of the beet men
en hla team.
Tke sport fans of Amherst wish
•hotton success tn hla 1820 aaason.
STARK OFFERS SERVICES
FOR LEGION BENEFIT
WORLD'S CHAMPION BAG PUNCHER CAN BE OBTAINED BY
NEWS-TIMES.
REVENUE MAN HERE MONDAY.
A deputy Revenue man will be here
Monday, March S to assist the people
of this town In making out their income tax reports. His hours will be
from 9 a. m. to • p. in. His headquarters will be at the office ot J. J.
Smythe.
Henry Stark, world champion bag
puncher can be obtained for an American Legion Benefit by the News-
Times. Mr. Stark says he will donate
his services and all proceeds outside
of current expenses will be turned
over to the local post ot the American Legion.
Mr. Stark married an Amherst girl,
Miss Wanda Miller, a sister of Christ
Miller of this city and Mr. and Mrs,.
Stark are visiting here at the present
time.
During the war, Stark donated his
services in 17 different cantonments
as physical director. He won much
admiration among the soldiers by so
doing.
Stark won the American championship ln his sport at New York city in
1898. He won the world's championship at London, England also in 1898
and has held the title ever since. He
wus formerly a physical director ln
the Honolulu Athlotlc club.
It ls hoped that the local post will
take the chance which would probably net them a nice sum,
Mr. Stark is making this offer to
us for their benefit because he feels
that Amherst is worthy. He feels that
this is his home town ln a sense.
Ordinarily he gets $50 dollars for
an exhibition such as he puts on showing 38 movements ln punching the
bag and he offers a $1000 purse to
the one who can do all 38 stunts us
he directs.
Representative Davey. of Ohio 14th
District, In the following statement,
took a Arm stand ln behalf of the soldiers' bonus legislation:
Congress should promptly provide
extra compensation for those who
served In the armed forces of the
United States In the world war.
Simple Justice demands It. Fair
play calls for It. The war record of
the country Justifies It! The self-
interest of the nation warrants tt.
From the standpoint of Justice, It
is obvious that the men who gave
(he most and risked the most should
not be penalized ln the matter of compensation. Why should four million
men be taken away from the plenty
and prosperity that abounded everywhere, be sent away to save the nation, give the maximum service and
accept the supreme risk of war and
then be given little more than a bare
uxistence? Where Is the Justice In
giving these protectors only a fraction
as much as the poorest paid worker
at home?
Consider the question of fair play.
All government civilian workers received bonuses. Justified no duobt,
but bonuses Just the same. This Included all the thousands of war workers who flocked to Washington In response to the government's call. Railroad workers received not only large
Increases In pay, but many hundreds
of millions ln back pay, all of which
seemed to be warranted by the rising
tide of costs. Munition workers, business men and farmers all profited by
the war, and there are no fair men
who would have it otherwise. Why,
then, should this great, wealthy nation be penurious toward its most vital patriots and heap on them only
empty words of praise?
Next consider the war record itself.
Was It not the greatest achievement
in history? Should we forget so soon
and reward so poorly those who wrote
the name and fame of American so
high? Really It seems but a pathetic
and unworthy spectacle if we fail to
give them simple Justice. Any fair
and appreciative business concern in
the tstfio ot so wornderrol a record and
so generous an attitude toward Its
other necessary workers would certainly not penalize those who gave
the most and risked the most, for its
safety and well-being.
Now as to the self-Interest of the
nation. These ex-service men represent a cross-section of the whole people. They are a large part of our finest manhood. They represent the
greatest and most cohesive force for
the security and perpetuity of our
great republic. They certainly are
the most powerful bulwark against
the avowed enemies of this country
and against the dangerous poison that
is being zealously spread abroad. Is
it fair or sensible to leave these noble
patriots with nothing to start the battle of life while most of the rest ot
us prospered by the war and have every material advantage over those
who fought for us? It is ridiculous
to follow a policy of contemtlble ingratitude toward the nation's best.
Of course a bonus will cost s. lot
of money. Of course it will have to
be paid in taxes. But would any man
deny the Justice and fair play because
it will cost some money out ot the
abundance of the national wealth? We
discharge this obvious debt and do It
with the utmost willingness and
promptness.
The most'distressing feature ot tbe
whole bonus situation is the apparent
effort of the czars ln Congress to delay action month after month. It
looks us though they were endeavoring to kill It. But this situation, I
believe, cunnot lust much longer. There
Is a strong and increasing Insurgent
element in the House that is determined to get action. I am confident
that this element will force action If
It does not come otherwise. In fact,
it appears that this Insistent demand
is already bearing fruit which gives
promise of definite results before long.
There is now hope that the greatest
nation ou earth, the wealthiest people ln the world, the most wonderful
government that ever sprang from the
brain oi' man will pay Its manifest
debt In substantial form to those who
preserved and augmented our greatness, protected and made secure our
wealth and defended and pereptuated
our government.
LEGION PLANS FOR
ANOTHER DANCE
MEETING HELD TUESDAY EVENING—COMMITTEES APPOINTED.
The local post Ot American Legion
held an Important meeting at Its club-
rooms Tuesday evening. At this meeting the regular business of the organization was taken care of. Henry
Hammlll will now met as head of the
membership committee because of the
resignation of Dr. Miller, who recently
left town.
Plan for Big Danoe.
The Legion is already making plans
for another big dance to be given at
Redington hull April It. Committees
were appointed at the Tuesday meeting. The chairmen ot committees are
as follows: '
Advertising—C. B. Avery.
Refreshment—Henry Hammlll.
Ball—Frank Smith.
Ticket—Edward Moeblus.
The committees will get together
soon and final preparations will be
made. The famous Rosenthal's orchestra of Cleveland which furnished
the greut music at tho last Legftin
dance will ngohi make Its appearance
at Redington hall. The orchestra
alone will draw a big crowd. One is
safe in saying that It wus the best
orchestra that ever played in this
town.
The members of the Legion say
that the dance (lends of Amherst can
rest assured that the coming affair
will be as successful ea the last one.
It is not goihg to be the plan to make
It so elaborate, but It will be a great
dance Just the same.
The Legion is also laying plans for
a Minstrel show whtah will be given
here ln the near future.
The members ot tela Legion memorial committee wiU meet with the
members of the town memorial committee'and act with fnSn.
The Legion is the flrst organization
in town that has done anything about
a soldier memorial. They have several hundred dollars already raised
but want the help of the rest of the
town to put the thing across. It is
the wish of the Legion to build some
sort of memorial where the soldiers
may have club rooms. They are much
enthused about the matter and trust
that the rest of the town will work as
hard as they are willing to, for the
success of the project.
AMHERST TEAMS SPLIT
WITH CLARK MUNYS
LITTLE DECIDES WHERE
HE WILL LOCATE
GIRLS
LOSE 34-4 TO CHAMPS,
WHILE BOYS WIN
4844.
The Amherst Furniture basketball
lives split even with Ihe Clark Muny
basketball teams at the local gym last
Friday night, tbe girls losing 34 to 4
and the boys winning 48 to 34.
The Amherst girls played their best
game of the season, but the splendid
teamwork and shooting ability of the
Clarks was too much for them. The
visiting girls are now contenders for
the World's championship and only
have the^Wlllard Independents to play
to claim the title.
Although Ihe Furnitures were outclassed they played a fast game and
should be given much credit for holding u teum such us the Clarks to the
low score of 34. The local girls, although they did not hope to win, with
the record of the Clarks, did not quit
fighting for their existence until the
last and gave the Clevelanders a run
for every point they made. '
Boys' Game a Close One.
The boys' game was different trom
the standpoint of the Furnitures. It
was far from a walk-away, but was u
good, close game, one of the best that
ever has been played ln the local
gym.
It could be easily seen that the
Cleveland team hated to lose to a
team from a town the size of Amherst
and when they arrived at the gym
they had every hope of winning. But
at that time they did not know the
ability of the Amherst players. They
have no alibi to offer. It was played
on a real floor and the refereelng was
good. Amherst outplayed them. Thut
is all thnt eun be suid on their part.
The game was fast and a lot of unintentional rough playing was evident.
The Amherst players wished to show
that their team was the best and could
keep tbe score In Its favor at the finish.
The scores ran close together all
the time until the last quarter when
the Amherst players, especially Mitchell and Bruce began to pile up the
points and the Amherst guards were
able to keep the Clevelanders from
shooting.
It ls the case most every time with
tbe Furniture team that is plays better in the last half. Sometimes the
other team's score is even larger than
theirs. They then grit their teeth
and determine to win, which they most
always do.
"WOMAN" Is coming to town.
LORAIN COUNTY PROPERTY
GIVEN VALUATION
For the first time in the history of
Lorain County, an appraisement has
been made of the property owned by
the county, and a valuation put upon
it.
Tbls work has been compiled by
Clerk Frank Blienberger, with the assistance of the heads of vorlous departments and is complete in every
detail.
The various buildings and land
owned by the county la valued at
$717,10C; seven automobiles belonging to various departments at $12,680;
road patrol equipment and furniture,
$R2,023, a total of $787,943.
The Inventory places the value of
the court house and land at $400,000;
the county Jail $70,000; the Oberlin
Children's Home, $62,000; and the
County Home $185,000. The smallest
item on land is a valuation ot $100
placed on an acre of ground at the
Duck Pond south of the city. The Inventory goes into details and men-
Lions chisels, screw drivers, and other
tool j belonging to the county, and is
>f •ireat vulue in case of a lire.
Mr. and Mrs. John Shotton of
Brownhelm spent Friday at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gillette of Main
street.
R. A. Little, former manager of The
Amherst News Company arrived in
Amherst this (Thursday) evening after having completed a trip to Michigan^ He has decided to locate his
ofllce in Lansing and make that the
hmdquarters of his publication.
He Is now editor and manuger of
the Hean Dug. a trnde maguzine published In the interest of lieun rafters,
and distributers.
FATHER AND SON BANQUET WELL ATTENDED
OVER 100 FATHERS AND SONS
ENJOY WEDNE8DAY EVENING
TOGETHER.
Tho Father and Hon Banquet held
at St. I'eter's Kvnngclicul church Wednesday evening was well attended.
Neurly III fathers und sons of Amherst gathered around the tables and
enjoyed un evening together.
The dinner wus well served by the
Indies of St. I'eter's church. It wus
consumed und nil the sons If not their
fathers were able to leave their plutes
empty when they hud finished the
meal.
After the banquet, a program wus
given. F. It. Powers acted as toast-
master. The first speaker called on
was Kenneth Oiuld who welcomed the
fathers. Earl McMasters, president
of the Hi-Y. there told uhout the work
of that organization. Kev. Kgli was
called upon
Miss Olive Bright, former matron
of the local hospital and Miss Stroh
meler also former nurse In the same
institution called on Amherst friends
last Friday.
Rimer Wagner of Vermilion was n
Sunduy guest at the home of Mr. und
Mrs. Adam Weiss and family on Park
avenue.
HIGH SCHOOL LOSES
TWO CLOSE GAMES
R. I. PETTY
OF NEWS CO.
HOPES TO GIVE AMHER8T BEST
POSSIBLE SERVICE IN HI8
WORK HERE.
Robert Hearn of Oberlln College
spent the week end at the of home
of Charles Hearn and family of Washington street.
SPRING
SIGHT;
SNOW MELTS
GIRL8 GAME CL08E—BOY8 PLAY
POOR GAME IN FIR8T
HALF
WANTED—Clean Rags. Good prleee
—'-" ' Amherst News Co.
M. E. LADIES' AID.
The ladles' aid society of the Methodist church met Wednesday afternoon at the church parlors. The afternoon was spent socially, sewing
taking the greater part of the time.
Refreshments were served at toe oloae
of tha meeting.
"WOMAN" Is coming to town.
E..A. Little left Monday for Detroit,
Mich. From there be will visit several
cities of Michigan trying to find suitable location for his headquarters.
Misses Oressa Miller and Louise
Brill ot Cleveland spent the week end
here with their parents.
Dr. W. H. Turner accompanied Dr.
Faragher to the Northwestern convention ot Veterinary doceora held at
Toledo this Week.
"WOMAN" la coming ta town.
OTHER SALES STATIONS
FOR W. S. MAY OPEN
RULING MADE BY TREASURY DEPARTMENT TO ALLOW OTHER
8TATION8.
EVERYONE GAY A8 ROBINS APPEAR FARMER8 PLAN FOR
SPRING.
Through a new ruling Just Issued by
the Treasury department, sales stations other than banks and postoffices
tor the sale of War Savings stamps
may be established in Ohio. In order
to forstall the efforts of scalpers special sales ugencles will be given proper credentials by the treasury department. Such Identification cards
may be obtained by persons, firms,
associations and corporations establishing sales stations upon application
to the nearest postmaster.
Success of the 1920 Savings Stamp
campaign In Ohio was early indicated
By the sale during January of nearly
$2,000,000 worth ot government securities. The sale of Treasury Savings certificates of the $100 denomination alone amounted to more than
ll.OSO.000.
Spring Is on its way or at least everyone thinks it is. The snow on the
streets and sidewalks has commenced
to melt and muny other signs make
the weuther forcuster believe that Old
King Winter hus resigned and abdicated as ull good kings should. However, one cannot depend on any weather forecasts this year. Many times
people have been mistaken.
Residents say that they have seen
robins ln the trees of their yards.
The winter this year has been a
long and steady one. Snow was on
the ground from the 16th of December and hus not yet disappeared entirely. No warm spells were enjoyed
within that period. There was ojie
heuvy snow storm the first of January.
Because of this storm trafflce was
generally tied up. The roads were
impassable but the trains and inter
urbans managed to run quite regularly. Business wus slack in all ot the
local stores during that time.
Many People In Town.
Now that the roads are getting passable the farmers are coming to town.
The streets are crowded nearly every
afternoon with buggies and automobiles belonging to the agriculturalists.
There is not much danger ot flood
or other damages from the melting
ot slow. It has melted gradually.
Real spring weather will probably
not be enjoyed until the flrst of April,
but everyone hopes to get a touch of
tt during March.
The Amherst high school basketball lives lost to Wellington at Wellington last Friday night, the girls
losing 9 to 8 und the boys 21 to 17.
The girls gume was clohe. Amherst
was ahead all through until the last
minute when u streak of luck struck
one of the Wellington forwards und
she managed to toss the sphere into
the busket which put Wellington into
the leud. There can be uo criticising
of the girls' playing. They played
the game hard and lost. They were
unlucky ut shooting field goals und
II was a rare occasion when one of
the Amherst forwards did drop the
bull In for two points.
Too Bad to Lose Boys.
The boys lost a hurd luck gume.
There is nothing to be suid ubout the
gume in the flrst hull'. Wellington
completely outpluyed Amherst. The
Amherst players acted us if they were
asleep. The Wellington live was full
of confidence ut the end of the flrst
period und had the ideu thut they
were going to wulk awuy with us by
u much larger score ut the finish. Hut
then the Amherst pluyers commences
to play basketball. The teum got up
Its nerve and only allowed the Wellington team to muke six points in
that half. But In the meantime- Amherst kept adding to its score, making
14 points In thut hull. The Wellington
team in the lust few minutes wus beginning to worry and thought it was
going against them but the time did-
not last long enough uud Amherst
had to go off' the floor u defeuted
team. It is no disgrace, however.
Hearn mude IS of the 17 points for
Amherst. His luck was poor in the
flrst half but he found himself the
second and wus the worry of Wellington. He also kept his opponent, He
Vler from making a busket.
Solida was the "big gun" of the
opponents. Amherst guards found it
hard to stop him from scoring In the
R. L. Petty or Klyria became manuger of the Amherst News company
Monday succeeding K. A. Little, who
recently resigned to accept a position
ln Michigan.
Mr. Petty has found favorable conditions ln his short time here and is
sure that he will like the town and
the people living here. He is making
every effort at present to get acquainted with the business men of the town
unci hopes ln a short time to know almost everyone living here.
To Give People His Best
Mr. Petty comes to Amherst with
u wide experience in tbe printing business. Hus worked in many different
shops throughout the entire country.
Hefore accepting his present position
he was foremun of the Century Printing compuny of Klyris where he was
well liked und won the praise of nianv
people of Klyriu.
While in Amherst Mr. Petty wishes
lo give the people here his best. He
wants to make the News company as
successful us it hus been in the past
six months und if possible even more.
He expects to And many difficulties at
first but is sure he will ovecome these
in a short time.
Likes Town.
Mr. Petty suys thut he likes the
town und ls sure thut he will like
equally as well the people dwelling
here. He hopes to meet ull of them
in due time.
With a man such as Mr. Petty at
tbe heud of the only newspaper and
jnli oitie-e in Amherst, he realizes his
responsibility aud he will make a great
effort to carry out the program outlined by the former editor, Mr. Little
und in;.k«- the business grow and prosper uud lu turn help tbe town In every possible wuy.
Mr. Petty expects to move here
from Klyritt about April 1st.
flrst half, but ufter the intermission
when Couch Powers had talked to tha
team together, he made few points.
The Wellington team got what they
wishes!—victory. Amherst cVefeuted
both their teams here December 27
and there was a great deal of rivalry
between the two schools as to this
gume. It was the wish of the Amherst
teum to defeat them this time but
hopes were shot and we were compelled to taste defeat.
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